Cole Kelley is a tough nosed, competitor that has big time leadership abilities....the guy can play QB no doubt about it. The big question is....Will he fit into the offensive philosophy of CCM?

Only time will tell, but I'm pulling for CK. I like his edge, swagger and toughness (he's playing w a bullet in his leg) - he's a ball player - it will be fun to watch this play out.

The kid has been through a lot - hopefully gets in tiptop shape this winter and is ready to compete at the top of his game come spring.

I am for whomever demonstrates the ability to best execute the scheme effectively and consistently among those that we have to work with at this time. I'm not tying myself to any personal favorites at this point with a forthcoming change in scheme. Morris will identify the best candidate.

I am for whomever demonstrates the ability to best execute the scheme effectively and consistently among those that we have to work with at this time. I'm not tying myself to any personal favorites at this point with a forthcoming change in scheme. Morris will identify the best candidate.

I agree....but deep down, we pull for people. I am pulling for CK to do well. If there is a better qb out there, hopefully he is the best clipboard holder he can be

I don't know our QBs personally but most QBs are leaders, with talent and usually quick learners. Most have grit, not all. I just want the best we have available to be the Guy and for the first time in 6 years, I want a real QB competition with everyone getting a real opportunity. I honestly do not believe that happened in years. Getting 5 handoffs and 1 pass attempt against the 4th team D in the last minute of a meaningless Spring game does not appear to me to be an opportunity. To me, thats an insult.

It's not PC, I just want to see more competition in practice at all positions and with a new staff, this is the perfect time for that. I want to see the cream rise to the top, the way it used to be. No favorites, no agendas, the best get to play and everyone else is working hard every day to supplant them. That is how it is supposed to be.

It's not PC, I just want to see more competition in practice at all positions and with a new staff, this is the perfect time for that. I want to see the cream rise to the top, the way it used to be. No favorites, no agendas, the best get to play and everyone else is working hard every day to supplant them. That is how it is supposed to be.

Its going to be the best player getting the job. Coach Craddock has already indicated that several times. I like what Cole Kelley brings to the field, seems like he has bought in to the program and should be an asset.

I don't know our QBs personally but most QBs are leaders, with talent and usually quick learners. Most have grit, not all. I just want the best we have available to be the Guy and for the first time in 6 years, I want a real QB competition with everyone getting a real opportunity. I honestly do not believe that happened in years. Getting 5 handoffs and 1 pass attempt against the 4th team D in the last minute of a meaningless Spring game does not appear to me to be an opportunity. To me, thats an insult.

I don't know about the spring game incident of which you speak but I agree that the competition should be open for the first time in years and may the best qb take the field....maybe it will even be a surprise...who knows....

Its going to be the best player getting the job. Coach Craddock has already indicated that several times. I like what Cole Kelley brings to the field, seems like he has bought in to the program and should be an asset.

Heck, that is what every coach says every year. Talking about PC, a coach saying "the best player will be getting the ball"!!!!!

Brandon Allen made an NFL team, and Austin will get a chance. I don't think any other Hog QB's, that many on here think we're cheated by their coaches, will do that. Some transferred and didn't do much at other places either. I think the Allen brothers were the best we had at the time. The coaches want the best on the field more than a fan. Whoever that is has my support.

Brandon Allen made an NFL team, and Austin will get a chance. I don't think any other Hog QB's, that many on here think we're cheated by their coaches, will do that. Some transferred and didn't do much at other places either. I think the Allen brothers were the best we had at the time. The coaches want the best on the field more than a fan. Whoever that is has my support.

Agree. I was glad to see BB go, but I think the accusations that he favored the Allens to the detriment of the team were unfair.

I am for whomever demonstrates the ability to best execute the scheme effectively and consistently among those that we have to work with at this time. I'm not tying myself to any personal favorites at this point with a forthcoming change in scheme. Morris will identify the best candidate.

Glad Cole has dropped 20 lbs. That shows dedication and hard work. He didn't really look like he worked on his body much before this. I'm not trying to be mean or condescending. CK may have killed it in the weight room, but it didn't show. I wasn't sold on his performance last season. The guy played very hard and clearly gave his all even when those around him were not doing the same. His decision making wasn't the best (off the field as well) and showed a lack of accuracy. With all that said, he was unexpectedly thrown into the fire. If he gets the call this year, he will be tested through the spring and fall and have an offense tweaked to fit him. Don't care who the guy is, just want to see somebody move us up and down the field and put up some points.

I don't believe coach Bret favored the Allen brothers as his QB. i honestly believe he was too lazy to find a way to actually work their asses off and really know what anyone else had. Didn't matter to him who it was, that fellow over there looks better right now and its hot out here. Lets roll up and go get a beer.

Remember, we had 5 QBs with resumes that made them possible to be a starter if chosen to enter Spring, 2016 practice. I believe 2 weeks or, what, 5 practices into training, Austin is declared the winner. I cannot see how 5 QBs could have gotten any real chance to perform in 5 or 6 practices to determine that.

Glad Cole has dropped 20 lbs. That shows dedication and hard work. He didn't really look like he worked on his body much before this. I'm not trying to be mean or condescending. CK may have killed it in the weight room, but it didn't show. I wasn't sold on his performance last season. The guy played very hard and clearly gave his all even when those around him were not doing the same. His decision making wasn't the best (off the field as well) and showed a lack of accuracy. With all that said, he was unexpectedly thrown into the fire. If he gets the call this year, he will be tested through the spring and fall and have an offense tweaked to fit him. Don't care who the guy is, just want to see somebody move us up and down the field and put up some points.

Having watched his HS highlights, he certainly has a cannon, and has has decent agility for a big guy. Accuracy and footwork can be taught to a point, and decision making comes as the game slows down for a player with experience. I certainly think we have not seen his best. I agree with both Musk and Twist. I will pull for whoever they put on the field,and believe that it must be a fair competition, but in my heart of hearts I do pull harder for Cole. Much like BA's first year, he got thrown into chicken mess and was expected to make chicken salad. Hopefully if he is the guy it won't take two more years to get his confidence back.

Kelley just needs a coach that knows what he is doing to train him on the mechanics of the position. Morris and Craddock should be those coaches. Kelley has an arm that is very similar to Ryan Mallett's, he just needs some tutoring on footwork and accuracy. Learning the playbook and audibles will come with time. Dropping weight from 270 down to around 250, or even 240, will help with his mobility and stamina. A Chad Morris QB does not need to be a duel threat guy. He just needs to be able to get out of trouble with his feet, move around in the pocket, and most importantly, distribute the ball to his playmakers. Just look at the SMU QB from 2017...that is what he did, and the Mustangs were successful. He had less than 100 yards rushing and only 1 rushing TD for the entire season. Kelley has the ability to do that and much more, with the right coaching. I predict that IF Cole Kelley earns the starting QB job, he'll be the most fun QB to watch since Ryan Mallett, or maybe even Matt Jones!

While I am absolutely not sold on Kelly, I'd like to think this coaching staff will carefully evaluate each an every QB option we have. With everything changing offensively it have to be cut an dry best option! If it is Kelly I back him 100% if not I back that QB 100%. Just don't need to anoint a guy just because he had "Game time experience."

Pulling for CK (he has a long way to go) but I'm fine with any of the QB's getting the job...The Allen's were by far our best choice the past few years...Clint Storner gives you the most honest and unfiltered assessment of the Hogs...and it has usually not been that good...But he said the the Allen boys were light years ahead of the other guys..He was not saying they were perfect...just the best we had now...He loves the new coach...